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Iran war is a sign to course correct for India. Navy must step up

The Navy has always been in the forefront of supporting national diplomatic and other outreach efforts beyond India’s political boundaries. Time to step up.

Diplomatic patience and persistence paid off earlier this week when two Indian-flagged LPG tankers, Shivalik and Nanda, arrived with full loads for domestic consumption after navigating the Strait of Hormuz under combat conditions. Even as more Indian carriers remain stranded around the choke point, New Delhi has been working diplomatic and energy channels, often under the radar, to keep oil and natural gas flowing. The signs are clearly there, and appreciation is warranted for the forward three.

This isn’t a conventional cricket three-batsman scenario but a classic football frontline troika delivering on the pitch. From the Prime Minister’s high-level interventions to the External Affairs Minister’s persistence, supported by the patience of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, India is securing its supplies as well as providing some energy security for its long-term needs.

All eggs in one basket is never a good idea, but with geography and regional politics being what they are, New Delhi hasn’t had much choice over the years. However, the unwarranted war on Iran signals a course correction ahead.

It is about time that a fourth player enter the field and provide the additional support for what are already very complex diplomatic, political, and commercial negotiations. There is a significant role........

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